Support Worker REF: SOLOHLR

Solo Support Services; Walsall; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

5.6 weeks holiday per year (pro-rata)

Company pension scheme after 3 months’

Cash Back Health Plan after probation

Free training and development

Wellbeing support tools

Star of the Month rewards

Job summary

Solo Support Services is seeking a dedicated Support Worker in Walsall to provide 1:1 (and sometimes 2:1) care for a teenage client with complex health needs. The role requires personal care, supervision, medication administration and evening routines, with potential weekend hours.

A friendly, adaptable approach and the ability to connect with the family are essential. Hourly rate is £13.50, with benefits including holiday entitlement, pension, health plan, training, wellbeing support and

Qualifications

• Experience with learning disabilities and epilepsy is preferred; training will be provided.
• Ability to support personal care, feeding and medication administration.
• 1:1 care with potential 2:1 support during peak times.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care, feeding, medication administration and bedtime routine.
• Support the young client with activities and outings, including walks and school-related routines.
• Be reliable, flexible and able to work weekends when required.

Job description

Location

Walsall, West Midlands

Ref#

SOLOHLR

Info

Position Title: Support Worker

Location: Walsall

Hourly Rate: £13.50

Vacancy Type: Permanent Bank

Job Reference: SOLOHLR

ABOUT THE ROLE

I am a teenage boy with complex health needs including epilepsy and four-limb motor disorder. I currently live at home with my family and friendly dog. I am a socially energetic young teenager who loves being involved in activities, which includes spending time with my family going outside for walks and school, I rely on my wheelchair and other equipment to support me to mobilise in my home environment and community; I need supervision throughout the day and evening due to my health needs. My conditions mean that I require support with all aspects of my evening routine and the suitable candidate will need to be able to support me with various tasks throughout the day, these include but are not limited to personal care, feeding, administering of medication, and my bedtime routine. It will be 1:1 care; however, there will be occasions where it will be 2:1 care.

ABOUT YOU

We need someone who can be flexible, whilst we figure out the best shift patterns. We do; however, think It is really important that we find the right person/people who can connect with me well and into our family, therefore, we would appreciate someone who is able to pick up additional hours where needed including weekends. We want someone who is kind, reliable, adaptive and has a relaxed and friendly approach. We would love someone who loves similar activities to myself such as listening to music and outdoor activities as you will be supporting me with these activities. Ideally, we want someone who has experience with Learning Disabilities, and Epilepsy; however, training will be provided.

BENEFITS

• 5.6 weeks holiday per year (pro-rata for part-time positions).
• Company pension scheme after 3 months’ service, subject to the scheme rules.
• Opportunity to join our Cash Back Health Plan, after successful completion of the probation period
• Free training and development for all roles.
• Access to wellbeing and support tools.
• 'Star of the Month’ rewards.

And so much more!

SAFER RECRUITMENT

All roles will be subject to a successful disclosure at an appropriate level from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and are exempt from the provision of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. As part of our Safer Recruitment practices, any offer of employment will be conditional pending receipt of satisfactory references (see our Safer Recruitment Policy for more information).

SAFEGUARDING COMMITMENT

Solo Support Services recognises that everyone has the right to be safe from abuse and neglect. We will actively promote the safety, health and well-being of everyone in our care by fostering an honest, open, caring and supportive climate within the organisation. We believe that safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility. Please be advised that decisions regarding applications and employment are made in conjunction with our client. Therefore, applications will be shared with them for consideration.

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